Going to be headed to St. Maarten in April on a cruise. I have loved to watch the video’s of planes landing and taking off from there. Always been a bucket list item for me.

Wondering if anyone here can give me some info about this area. Like how far from the port it is. Are there excursions that offer this or you just have to get their on your own somehow? Is there anything else around this area that is worth looking into or visiting as well? Any restaurants or bars in the area perhaps that you could view this from as well?

We were there last Feb on a cruise. Took a cab/van from downtown but don’t remember what it cost. About 20 -25 minutes ride but get to see some nice views along the way. The beach was busy as was the restaurant beside. Touristy spot think there is a casino nearby. Constant flow of smaller planes, Dash 8 and other commuter types and private jets coming and going. There is a billboard of times posted for the larger flights(Boeings, Airbus from US and Europe) but we missed one arriving during our time there because it showed up 10 minutes early. Interesting place, restaurant is ok for a drink and lunch. I’m sure times are also posted on line some where so you could probably arrange your trip just give yourself some leeway.